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Fifteen God moments from the 2026 World Cup … so far

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced not only memorable football but also remarkable public expressions of Christian faith. Throughout the tournament, players from many nations have openly given glory…

Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham

Andy Burnham is set to become Labour leader and Britain’s next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs and affiliated trade unions. A total of 379 Labour MPs…

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

A government-commissioned review has concluded that the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is no longer fit for purpose and requires fundamental reform. Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms said many claimants…

‘A mathematical certainty’ that Putin will send drone swarms to Britain

Security experts are warning that Russia is increasingly using 'grey-zone' tactics to test Britain’s defences without triggering open conflict. Former RN commander Tom Sharpe believes it is highly likely that…

Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack', police say

Counter-terrorism policing has confirmed that the killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe is being treated as a targeted attack, although it has not yet been…

Scotland: residents evacuated, highlands wildfire could spread

A major wildfire has forced residents to evacuate parts of the Scottish Highlands after flames spread rapidly across heathland and into areas of the Cairngorms National Park. The blaze, stretching…

‘Democracy under threat': bishop urges church to counter division and disunity

The Bishop of Leicester has urged the Church of England to play a leading role in strengthening national unity amid growing political and social division. Addressing the General Synod, Rt…

Mallorca: local protests against overtourism

Growing opposition to mass tourism has prompted fresh protests on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where campaigners fear new planning rules could lead to increased development along protected coastal areas.…

Gibraltar: removal of border controls a welcome change

Residents on both sides of the Gibraltar–Spain frontier are welcoming the planned removal of border controls, ending more than a century of physical separation. The agreement, negotiated by the UK…

Serbia / Greece / Germany: passenger injured and rescued after aeroplane window shatters

A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to return shortly after take-off when a cabin window became dislodged, causing rapid decompression. Svetlana Grković Maksimović said she…

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